Seashell students have spent their first night under canvas for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme.

The 18 students between the ages of 14 and 22 were the first at the trust to undertake the bronze award expedition. The trust became a licensed Duke of Edinburgh's Awards centre earlier this year.

Helen Partington, Seashell Trust's Duke of Edinburgh's Awards manager, said: “I am bowled over by the achievement of every pupil and the fantastic team work from all the staff. They were clearly so proud.”

North West school children are daring to dream their World Cup song will score a lot of money for Seashell Trust.

The Everycolour Choir are hoping their song Dare To Dream is a hit with fellow pupils as Brazil kick off the World Cup 2014.

Project leader John Conibear said: “Dare To Dream is specially written for primary schools. With inspiring lyrics, a catchy tune and even a chant, it is a great way to keep your school cheering on England in Brazil.”

A 12-year-old brother of two Royal School Manchester students inspired a school to raise £2,500 for Seashell Trust.

When Harry Norton started at the King's School Macclesfield last September, he spoke to the whole school in an assembly to explain how the charity cares for not only his brothers but supports his whole family too through difficult times.

His brothers Caymen, six, and Reims, 13, both have a very rare form of drug-resistant epilepsy that has affected their development, leaving them with autism, physical and learning disabilities. They need round-the-clock care.